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"Raising: A Journey Through Time and Culture" In a daring act of defiance, a woman raises her skirts to scare off the devil

Background imageRaising Collection: John Dickson's method of raising and lowering paddle wheels of a steamboat, 1850

John Dickson's method of raising and lowering paddle wheels of a steamboat, 1850
3359466 John Dickson's method of raising and lowering paddle wheels of a steamboat, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving of John Dickson's method of raising and lowering paddle wheels of a steamboat)

Background imageRaising Collection: Mr Pickwick (colour litho)

Mr Pickwick (colour litho)
2775606 Mr Pickwick (colour litho) by Reynolds, Frank (1876-1953); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mr Pickwick from The Pickwick Papers, by Charles Dickens, 1912)

Background imageRaising Collection: Archimedean Screws for raising water from one level to another

Archimedean Screws for raising water from one level to another. The 'thread' could be either external
530342 Archimedean Screws for raising water from one level to another. The 'thread' could be either external (as in Fig. 3), or the more conventional internal spiral in Fig. 2

Background imageRaising Collection: Family group: father with pipe producing much smoke while his wife

Family group: father with pipe producing much smoke while his wife and children seem to be raising objections
532319 Family group: father with pipe producing much smoke while his wife and children seem to be raising objections. Early 17th century (woodcut from the Roxburghe Ballads)

Background imageRaising Collection: Off Havre: taking the pilot aboard a hospital ship, illustration from 'The Western Front', pub

Off Havre: taking the pilot aboard a hospital ship, illustration from 'The Western Front', pub
STC403994 Off Havre: taking the pilot aboard a hospital ship, illustration from 'The Western Front', pub. by Country Life Ltd, 1917 (litho) by Bone

Background imageRaising Collection: 19th century illustration of a windlass for raising weights. A crank handle turns a shaft carrying

19th century illustration of a windlass for raising weights. A crank handle turns a shaft carrying a screw which links
5311562 19th century illustration of a windlass for raising weights. A crank handle turns a shaft carrying a screw which links a toothed wheel to a drum

Background imageRaising Collection: A Teasel, 1850

A Teasel, 1850
3479659 A Teasel, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a teasel; a tall prickly Eurasian plant with spiny purple flower heads; which is used in the raising of a nap on woollen cloth)

Background imageRaising Collection: Male raising his hat, 1874

Male raising his hat, 1874
3479461 Male raising his hat, 1874; (add.info.: Raising hat. Illustration by J. Mc L Ralston (1872-80) from Good Words, Daldy. London, 1874.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Background imageRaising Collection: Male raising his hat, 1883 (engraving)

Male raising his hat, 1883 (engraving)
3479459 Male raising his hat, 1883 (engraving); (add.info.: Illustration shows a male raising his hat to a female. From the Quiver, London, 1883.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Background imageRaising Collection: Male raising his hat, 1883

Male raising his hat, 1883
3479457 Male raising his hat, 1883; (add.info.: Illustration shows a male raising his hat to a female. From the Quiver, London, 1883.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Background imageRaising Collection: The raising of the barque 'Samuel' in the Thames near Gravesend, 1850

The raising of the barque 'Samuel' in the Thames near Gravesend, 1850
3359198 The raising of the barque 'Samuel' in the Thames near Gravesend, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting the raising of the barque 'Samuel' in the Thames near Gravesend)

Background imageRaising Collection: Huntingdon County Gaol and House of Correction, England, built c1828 to design by William Wilkins

Huntingdon County Gaol and House of Correction, England, built c1828 to design by William Wilkins
530251 Huntingdon County Gaol and House of Correction, England, built c1828 to design by William Wilkins. Radiating principle: Treadmills for grinding corn and raising water worked by prisoners

Background imageRaising Collection: Illustration depicting a Chinese treadmill for raising water using a pallet chain pump. 1835

Illustration depicting a Chinese treadmill for raising water using a pallet chain pump. 1835
5311467 Illustration depicting a Chinese treadmill for raising water using a pallet chain pump. 1835; (add.info.: Date: 1835); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Background imageRaising Collection: A Teasel, 1850

A Teasel, 1850
3479660 A Teasel, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a teasel; a tall prickly Eurasian plant with spiny purple flower heads; which is used in the raising of a nap on woollen cloth)

Background imageRaising Collection: Male raising his hat, 1883

Male raising his hat, 1883
3479458 Male raising his hat, 1883; (add.info.: Illustration shows a male raising his hat to a female. From the Quiver, London, 1883.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Background imageRaising Collection: Edward Kelly (Kelley) left (active 1575) English astrologer and alchemist with his assistant

Edward Kelly (Kelley) left (active 1575) English astrologer and alchemist with his assistant raising spirit in
533556 Edward Kelly (Kelley) left (active 1575) English astrologer and alchemist with his assistant raising spirit in churchyard

Background imageRaising Collection: Throwing an earthenware vessel. Belt-driven wheel of type used at Wedgwood & Copeland factories

Throwing an earthenware vessel. Belt-driven wheel of type used at Wedgwood & Copeland factories
531827 Throwing an earthenware vessel. Belt-driven wheel of type used at Wedgwood & Copeland factories . Speed of wheel regulated by boy by raising or lowering belt on conical drums

Background imageRaising Collection: Male raising his hat, 1874

Male raising his hat, 1874
3479460 Male raising his hat, 1874; (add.info.: Raising hat. Illustration by J. Mc L Ralston (1872-80) from Good Words, Daldy. London, 1874.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Background imageRaising Collection: An engraving depicting a hydraulic ram: pump for raising water from a reservoir to a slightly

An engraving depicting a hydraulic ram: pump for raising water from a reservoir to a slightly higher level
5311533 An engraving depicting a hydraulic ram: pump for raising water from a reservoir to a slightly higher level. Invented by Joseph-Michel Montgolfier in 1796

Background imageRaising Collection: Archimedes (c287-212 BC) Ancient Greek mathematician. Archimedes' screw for raising water from one

Archimedes (c287-212 BC) Ancient Greek mathematician. Archimedes' screw for raising water from one level to
531061 Archimedes (c287-212 BC) Ancient Greek mathematician. Archimedes' screw for raising water from one level to another. Hand-coloured engraving, London, 1815; Universal History Archive/UIG.

Background imageRaising Collection: On LA LORRAINE, 8/5/14, 1914. Creator: Bain News Service

On LA LORRAINE, 8/5/14, 1914. Creator: Bain News Service
On LA LORRAINE, 8/5/14, 1914. Shows group on the deck of the French ship La Lorraine, which left New York City in August 1914 for its last transatlantic crossing before World War I.

Background imageRaising Collection: Howitzer at Hero Land, 1917. Creator: Bain News Service

Howitzer at Hero Land, 1917. Creator: Bain News Service
Howitzer at Hero Land, 1917. Soldiers on a howitzer artillery piece at the Hero Land Bazaar, held in November and December of 1917 in New York City during World War I.

Background imageRaising Collection: Joshua Defeating Amalek. Creator: Pauwels Casteels

Joshua Defeating Amalek. Creator: Pauwels Casteels
Joshua Defeating Amalek, Unknown date. After the people of Israel had fled from Egypt and arrived at a place called Rephidim they were attacked by the Amalekites (an ancient nomadic tribel)

Background imageRaising Collection: Marksmen in Merano, 1862. Creator: Johan Christoffer Boklund

Marksmen in Merano, 1862. Creator: Johan Christoffer Boklund
Marksmen in Merano, 1862

Background imageRaising Collection: Mythological and Allegorical Subjects (image 5 of 5), 1588. Creator: Jacob Matham

Mythological and Allegorical Subjects (image 5 of 5), 1588. Creator: Jacob Matham
Mythological and Allegorical Subjects (image 5 of 5), 1588

Background imageRaising Collection: Four figures make a toast, c.1854-c.1887. Creator: Alexander Ver Huell

Four figures make a toast, c.1854-c.1887. Creator: Alexander Ver Huell
Four figures make a toast, c.1854-c.1887. Three men and a woman at a table raise their wine glasses

Background imageRaising Collection: The Raising of Lazarus, c1600. Creator: Jan Muller

The Raising of Lazarus, c1600. Creator: Jan Muller
The Raising of Lazarus, c1600

Background imageRaising Collection: Messieurs...il nous reste un 43me toast à porter à la Société de Temperance!, 1844

Messieurs...il nous reste un 43me toast à porter à la Société de Temperance!, 1844. Creator: Honore Daumier
Messieurs...il nous reste un 43me toast a porter a la Societe de Temperance!, 1844. Gentlemen...we still have a 43rd toast to make to the Temperance Society!'. From Les Philanthropes du jour

Background imageRaising Collection: Family scene, 1660-1679. Creator: Jan Steen

Family scene, 1660-1679. Creator: Jan Steen
Family scene, 1660-1679

Background imageRaising Collection: The Merry Family, 1668. Creator: Jan Steen

The Merry Family, 1668. Creator: Jan Steen
The Merry Family, 1668. Young and old are having a wonderful time: mother and grandmother are singing, the children are playing music and smoking, and father raises his glass

Background imageRaising Collection: Le jour de gloire; au coeur de Paris: le defile sur les grands boulevards jusqu'a la place

Le jour de gloire; au coeur de Paris: le defile sur les grands boulevards jusqu'a la place... 1919 Creator: Unknown
Le jour de gloire; au coeur de Paris: le defile sur les grands boulevards jusqu'a la place de la Republique; Place de la Republique, les marechaux Foch et Petain les drapeaux, 1919

Background imageRaising Collection: The raising of Lazarus, 1620-1650. Creator: School of Rembrandt van Rijn

The raising of Lazarus, 1620-1650. Creator: School of Rembrandt van Rijn
The raising of Lazarus, 1620-1650

Background imageRaising Collection: 'Un puits a bascule (khotara) ou 'cigogne'; Afrique du nord, 1914. Creator: Unknown

'Un puits a bascule (khotara) ou "cigogne"; Afrique du nord, 1914. Creator: Unknown
'Un puits a bascule (khotara) ou "cigogne"; Afrique du nord, 1914. From "Grande Geographie Bong Illustree", 1914

Background imageRaising Collection: 'Un puits a traction animals, l'outre (delou) est tiree par un chameau; Afrique du nord, 1914

'Un puits a traction animals, l'outre (delou) est tiree par un chameau; Afrique du nord, 1914. From "Grande Geographie Bong Illustree", 1914

Background imageRaising Collection: Raising a balloon, c1880. Creator: Raoul Arus

Raising a balloon, c1880. Creator: Raoul Arus
Raising a balloon, c1880

Background imageRaising Collection: The Visit of the French Fleet: 'For they are jolly good fellows, and so say all of us', 1891

The Visit of the French Fleet: "For they are jolly good fellows, and so say all of us", 1891
'The Visit of the French Fleet: "For they are jolly good fellows, and so say all of us". The Officers Banquet at the Royal Naval College, 1891. From "The Graphic

Background imageRaising Collection: Christ on the Cross, c. 1513. Creator: Albrecht Altdorfer

Christ on the Cross, c. 1513. Creator: Albrecht Altdorfer
Christ on the Cross, c. 1513

Background imageRaising Collection: Raising of the Cross, c. 1513. Creator: Albrecht Altdorfer

Raising of the Cross, c. 1513. Creator: Albrecht Altdorfer
Raising of the Cross, c. 1513

Background imageRaising Collection: The Betrayal of Christ, c. 1513. Creator: Albrecht Altdorfer

The Betrayal of Christ, c. 1513. Creator: Albrecht Altdorfer
The Betrayal of Christ, c. 1513

Background imageRaising Collection: Raising of the Cross, c. 1513. Creator: Albrecht Altdorfer

Raising of the Cross, c. 1513. Creator: Albrecht Altdorfer
Raising of the Cross, c. 1513

Background imageRaising Collection: The Raising of Lazarus, 18th century. Creator: Francesco Fontebasso

The Raising of Lazarus, 18th century. Creator: Francesco Fontebasso
The Raising of Lazarus, 18th century

Background imageRaising Collection: An apostle raising his eyes in prayer, in an oval frame, from Christ, the Virgin,

An apostle raising his eyes in prayer, in an oval frame, from Christ, the Virgin, and... 1600-1640. Creator: Anon
An apostle raising his eyes in prayer, in an oval frame, from Christ, the Virgin, and Thirteen Apostles, 1600-1640

Background imageRaising Collection: An apostle raising his eyes in prayer, in an oval frame, from Christ, the Virgin,

An apostle raising his eyes in prayer, in an oval frame, from Christ, the Virgin, and... 1600-1640. Creator: Anon
An apostle raising his eyes in prayer, in an oval frame, from Christ, the Virgin, and Thirteen Apostles, 1600-1640

Background imageRaising Collection: Bearded Man with his Right Arm Raised, 1562/64. Creator: Giuseppe Porta

Bearded Man with his Right Arm Raised, 1562/64. Creator: Giuseppe Porta
Bearded Man with his Right Arm Raised, 1562/64

Background imageRaising Collection: Standing Female Figure with Right Arm Raised, n.d. Creators: John Michael Rysbrack

Standing Female Figure with Right Arm Raised, n.d. Creators: John Michael Rysbrack, Sir James Thornhill
Standing Female Figure with Right Arm Raised, n.d

Background imageRaising Collection: Standing Female Figure with Right Hand Raised, n.d. Creators: John Michael Rysbrack

Standing Female Figure with Right Hand Raised, n.d. Creators: John Michael Rysbrack, Sir James Thornhill
Standing Female Figure with Right Hand Raised, n.d

Background imageRaising Collection: Standing Female Figure with Right Arm Raised, n.d. Creators: John Michael Rysbrack

Standing Female Figure with Right Arm Raised, n.d. Creators: John Michael Rysbrack, Sir James Thornhill
Standing Female Figure with Right Arm Raised, n.d

Background imageRaising Collection: Standing Female Figure with Right Hand Raised, n.d. Creators: John Michael Rysbrack

Standing Female Figure with Right Hand Raised, n.d. Creators: John Michael Rysbrack, Sir James Thornhill
Standing Female Figure with Right Hand Raised, n.d



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"Raising: A Journey Through Time and Culture" In a daring act of defiance, a woman raises her skirts to scare off the devil, showcasing the power of belief in warding off evil spirits. The fall season sets the backdrop as an Irish Terrier leaps with joy, reminding us of the simple pleasures that can raise our spirits. Captured in 1963, a group photo immortalizes the Jubilee Singers of Fisk University, USA - their harmonious voices raised to uplift hearts and break barriers. Inspired by Charles Dickens' masterpiece "David Copperfield, " Mr Micawber makes Punch - his animated performance raising laughter and merriment among all who witness it. Amidst the horrors of World War I's Mesopotamian trenches, an Irish soldier raises his head high with resilience and determination against unimaginable odds. Aztec warriors stand tall in 1521, their spears raised high as they defend their land with unwavering courage against foreign invaders. A serene Buddha statue from 1790 reminds us to raise our thoughts above worldly desires and seek inner peace through enlightenment. With unwavering dedication towards equality, a suffragette sells badges to raise awareness for women's rights - her actions paving the way for future generations. Madame Yevonde captures elegance personified as she photographs a woman holding a glass - her poised demeanor raising questions about identity and societal expectations. USS Maine stands proudly in 1911 as its crew members raise their glasses in toast - honoring not only themselves but also acknowledging women whose support is invaluable.